Every November for the past nine years, No Smoking Month has encouraged smokers to take a break from cigarettes. It is an opportunity for many people to discover many benefits, PhysicsPhysics and the mental health benefits of quitting smoking.
But what actually changes in the body and mind during the weeks and months without nicotine?
First day: The body already starts breathing.
From the first hours without a cigarette, the body’s repair process begins. Within eight hours, carbon monoxide levels in the blood drop significantly. This GazGazBy binding to red blood cells, it limits the amount of oxygen in the body. Once exhausted, oxygenation improves, which is restoredEnergyEnergy Helps reduce fatigue and tiredness.
After 24 hours, nicotine has almost completely disappeared from the body. However, this chemical withdrawal is accompanied by the first symptoms of withdrawal: the urge to smoke, nervousness, irritability… classic withdrawal symptoms that, although unpleasant, are evidence that the body is gradually freeing itself from its dependence. is doing
Apart from health, quitting smoking also changes your daily life. The senses of taste and smell, altered by smoke, become more sensitive again.
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The smell of cigarettes in clothes, hair and in the house disappears quickly. Your breath is fresh and your teeth are yellow sooner, which can improve your self-esteem.
First month: Body and mind in better condition
After a few weeks, the beneficial effects become even more apparent. Tobacco tends to reduce.flexibilityflexibility Skin and causes a dull complexion, its absence gives way to a more radiant and even complexion. Stopping smoking also improves blood microcirculation, promoting better oxygenation of skin cells.
towards LungsLungswe also observe a clear improvement. Lung capacity begins to increase, resulting in improved physical endurance.
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Climb them. StairsStairs Or running for a few minutes gradually becomes easier. Quitting smoking also helps limit frequent coughing or shortness of breath.
For the brain, withdrawal symptoms, although severe in the first few days, largely subside after the first month. Irritable moments become less frequent, and nervousness gradually subsides. The to sleepto sleep And general mood also improves with time.
After a month of smoking, continuing for a year increases your life expectancy.
After one year without smoking, the risk of heart attack is halved compared to smoking because quitting smoking improves blood circulation and reduces the risk of heart attack. PillowPillow Danger in potsA strokeA stroke is also less.
For men, some good news: Quitting smoking reduces erectile dysfunction, which can be caused by poor blood circulation caused by nicotine.
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In addition, fertility increases in both men and women: nicotine reduction improves and protects sperm quality.ovulationovulation.
Over the years, the longer you stay away from cigarettes, the more your body reduces the damage from smoking. For example, the risk of lung cancer gradually decreases until it is comparable to that of a non-smoker after about 10 to 15 years of abstinence.
Quitting smoking is more than a temporary health sign, it’s giving your body and mind a chance to breathe, to live fully again. So, this No Tobacco Month, why not take the first step?
